labor to build wood deck per square foot

With average deck prices ranging from $7 to $10 per square foot, one can imagine how such a range develops. The next factor is labor. Advanced DIYers can install decks on their own, but more often not, most contact a licensed decking professional.

Homeowners across the US, report spending $20-40 per square foot on building a deck. This is about $6,000-12,000 for a 300 sq.ft. deck. Here is a quick reference chart to give you a sense of how much you can expect to spend.

A 10'X12' deck 8' above the ground, with synthetic floor and railings, could cost as much as $70-$75 per square foot with the steps included. As you make your decision, this may seem like a lot, but compare that to the cost of years of maintenance for a pressure treated wood deck.

If we tracked the next day's activities and found it took 7.5 hours to install the remaining 150 square feet of decking, the rate on that day would be 0.0500 hours per square foot (7.5 hours divided by 150 square feet).

Screening in the deck is the most expensive because of the additional materials and labor involved. Not only will you have to cover the top of the deck, but then you have to cover all three sides with screening material.